Warm balmy days on the coast, bring binos, cozzies, kids, snorkels, sneakers, flippers, (fishing rods!?) whatever makes you smile. We’ll walk through the mangroves, explore the bay for urchins, watch the sunrise, have sundowners at
The journey is as important as the destination
Midlands Hiking Club is a friendly and very welcoming club offering hikes throughout the year mainly in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Hikes range from easy (introductory) to very difficult and requiring a high level of fitness.
Upcoming Hikes
7 August 2026, 8:00 am
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10 August 2026, 6:00 pm
Grading: Easy
Leader: Barry & Pat
Exposure Scale: None
Distance: 1km
Saturday hike at Umdoni Park Golf Club: meet at the Observation deck on the sea side and the route will take us through the waterfall(rain dependent), forest pond, the Crowned Eagle’s nest view point, Otter
15 August 2026, 8:30 am
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1:00 pm
Grading: Difficult
Leader: Sthabiso & Nonhlanhla
Exposure Scale: Mild
Distance: 10km
Cost: Free
the route takes us along the flowing Pepperwood trail that winds alongside the river and sugar cane fields before entering the enchanting Butterfly forest where the surroundings feel alive with movement, and suddenly you are
16 August 2026, 8:30 am
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1:00 pm
Grading: Easy to Moderate
Leader: Sthabiso & Nonhlanhla
Exposure Scale: None
Distance: 10km
Cost: Free
Join us for a lovely hike up 2 hills at Wynnifreds farm. Beautiful views and great food.
22 August 2026, 9:00 am
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1:00 pm
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Lizette Gerber
Exposure Scale: None
Distance: 9 km
Cost: Donation
A slow climb to the rock paintings then back to the main path for a steady climb to the summit. There will be regular stops to admire the view and drink water. We will spend
23 August 2026, 8:00 am
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6:00 pm
Grading: Difficult
Leader: Brian
Exposure Scale: Mild - 500m climb
Distance: 3km
Cost: To be advised
Day hike in shady plantations. Round trip. No dogs, please. Cost R40-00 p/p Bookings by e-mail only
